Two arrested with ambergris worth Rs. 8 million in Anuradhapura

24 November 2024 02:52 pm Views - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 6 Bookmark

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Two individuals illegally in possession of highly valuable whale ambergris worth nearly Rs. 8 million were arrested during a raid in Anuradhapura.

The suspects were found with one kilogram of ambergris, an extremely rare and expensive substance derived from whales.

They were arrested by the Nochchiyagama police based on intelligence provided by the Army.

A 36-year-old resident of Tangalle and a 24-year-old resident of Galenbindunuwewa, Kokawewa were arrested along with a motorcycle used to transport the contraband.

Nochchiyagama Police are conducting further investigations.

Comments - 6

Ylg Sunday, 24 November 2024 04:01 PM

I am surprised the cops know what it is? Ambergris is whale vomit that is used in the perfume industry due to its fragrance. Most times it floats on the water. What if they got it from there?

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Ratna Monday, 25 November 2024 05:16 AM

Thanks for the detailed explanation. Does the Police think, they must have killed it to get it or gave something to the wales to visit? Is it illegal to collect and keep?

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RanjithT Sunday, 24 November 2024 11:12 PM

According to "Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora" it is illegal to trade ambergris.

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Raj Soma Monday, 25 November 2024 04:26 AM

A smart poor man obtaining Whales waste from sea if valuable , he gets arrested..I thought anything obtained from the Sea is yours to keep.. Do we have a SL law that says this waste item is prohibited to obtain? I think the authorities should give it back to the person. if laws are not broken.

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Sambo Monday, 25 November 2024 07:21 AM

Hats off to the long arm of the law who can now work independently with no political interference .

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Anver Ahamed Monday, 25 November 2024 08:04 AM

As stated above, Ambergris is from the whale, and floats in the sea. It is an export item. So, what makes the cops so much interested in it? Is it the high value, that drives them to make it look illegal? What's their motive? It's high time a knowledgeable law maker made a clarification.

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